Gen Hoshino's Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Gen Hoshino – Why / Traces of Light (Official Video)

This song gained attention as the ending theme for the film SPY×FAMILY CODE: White.

It is performed by Gen Hoshino, who is active as a singer-songwriter, actor, and essayist.

Released in December 2023, its lyrics—centering on endings and the future, and the beauty and poignancy of memories—leave a strong impression.

The warm yet bittersweet tone of the track ties deeply to the family trip scenes in the movie.

Its sound, influenced by early-1990s hip-hop and 1980s R&B, is another major draw.

Be sure to listen and let it soothe your mind.

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Gen Hoshino – Snow Men (Official Video)

This is a number by Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter who shows his multifaceted talents not only in music but also as an actor and writer.

It’s included on the album YELLOW DANCER, released in December 2015, and was written as the theme song for Shiseido Maquillage’s web movie Snow Beauty.

Snow tends to evoke a cold image, but the groove rooted in Black music and the gently feverish vocals create a pleasantly warm feeling.

The mature sound is captivating, as if the quiet of falling snow coexists with a hidden inner passion.

It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a winter night when you’d like to spend a romantic, moody time—distinct from lively winter songs.

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Gen Hoshino – Dead End [Official Video]

Ikidomari, the theme song for the film A Moon in the Flatlands, by Gen Hoshino.

It’s a quiet love song composed only of piano and vocals.

The lyrics, which depict adult loss and regret—continuing to harbor feelings for someone unforgettable even while standing at a dead end—resonate deeply.

Hoshino has commented that it’s “not a song about myself, but a song that tells the story within the song in the first person,” which shows how faithfully it conveys the film’s worldview.

Please take your time and immerse yourself in its poignant afterglow.

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When singing a song

This song resonates with the heart through its sincere stance and warm message.

It expresses, in simple yet profound words, a resolve and commitment to musical activity, as well as the things we should cherish in everyday life.

Created for Gen Hoshino’s one-man live show, the piece gently conveys the importance of sincerity and compassion in communication with others.

Released in March 2011, it features an impressionistically soft tone centered on acoustic guitar.

Although it has no commercial tie-ins, it’s a popular track that he performs on his own radio program and at live shows.

It’s perfect for those who want to be reminded of the feelings we tend to forget in daily life, or who are looking for a message song to send to someone special.

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Scooping the Sea (House ver.)

This is a song by Gen Hoshino with an irresistible, gently floating feel.

A house arrangement, different in character from the original, leads you to scenes of a summer seaside.

The lyrics, which depict fleeting memories like water slipping through your fingers and wavering emotions, overlap with the sophisticated sound to create something achingly beautiful.

The track is included on the single “Crazy Crazy / Sakura no Mori,” released in June 2014.

A studio live performance is also featured as a bonus video on the first-press edition of the album “POP VIRUS,” making it a valuable record for fans.

Why not give it a listen while cooling off by the shore lost in thought, or when you want to relax with a touch of sentiment at summer’s end? It’s sure to become one of your favorite seaside songs.